West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

GRAND LAKE CHINESE RESTAURANT

7750 OKEECHOBEE BLVD STE 6, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
5 High Priority
Sep 30, 2024
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23209817

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)- operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23209819

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercial packaged stored over cooked dim sum pastries- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23209814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fish stored over soy sauce - operators moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23209813

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Raw bean sprouts 78F- cold holding, cut cabbage 76F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23209818

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of glass cleaner stored over sauce at at storage area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23209816

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at cook line- operator removed.

21-38-4

Detail 23209815

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22702134

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork/beef- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: At walking freezer Raw chicken not stored over raw shrimp Operator corrected. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22702136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee open bottles of water stored over prep counter. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22702135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 22699903

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored over prep counter by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22699895

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 22699908

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left kitchen through back door- retuned and started to prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22699897

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine area- Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to sharpen clean knives- without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 22699896

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw beef then grabbed clean scoop from cornstarch container and placed scoop back inside container- without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 22699898

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee handled dirty dishes - washed hands in handwash sink without soap then proceeded to handle clean dishes- educated operator - employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22699905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken over vegetables and sauces - operator raw chicken moved to lower shelf. At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over eggplant- operator over to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22699904

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork/beef- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22699899

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22699894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass reach in cooler- pork dumplings 60F- cold holding, vegetable dumpling 58-60F- cold holding , cooked pork 48-60F- cold holding, raw shell eggs 58-60F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At cookline counter- Cut cabbage 67F- cold holding, raw bean sprouts 67F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours - operator placed under time as a public health control, for remaining 2 hours.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22699893

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22699891

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee handling raw beef washed hands inside dump/ prep sink near exit door by cook line area- educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22699907

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- cooked chicken made on 03/04/24 not date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-11-4

Detail 22699892

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed dates on two food handler certificates appeared to be falsified. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22699902

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee open bottles of water stored over prep counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22699900

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing watch while preparing food. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22699901

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22699906

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and cooked pork/ beef defrosting at room temperature- operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22447588

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fish stored over mustard sauce- operator moved raw fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At walk in cooler- raw chicken and beef stored over containers of sauce. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22447586

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw chicken. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22447587

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expire 03/2022 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

35B-08-4

Detail 22447589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging over plates and steam table with soup inside near cook line- operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22447584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by handwash sink near dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22447583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline area- shelf under prep counter soiled with old grease and debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

21-38-4

Detail 22447585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22438670

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of hoisin sauce at dry storage area- see stop sale.

12A-10-4

Detail 22438669

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched there face then proceeded to cook food without washing their hands- educate$ operator employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22438673

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw fish stored over mustard sauce- operator moved raw fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22438663

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22438674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall glass reach in cooler- Pork dumplings 47-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At reach in cooler by cookline-raw bean sprouts 50F- cold holding, cut cabbage 50F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today food stored above fill line inside - food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22438667

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass reach in cooler- scallops 47-48F at 11:40 to 47-48F at 11:55( cooling since 10:15) -food covered - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At reach in cooler near cookline- shrimp dumpling 47-48F at 11:25 to 47-48F at 12:00 ( cooling since 10:00)- food stacked and covered at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22438665

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expire 03/2022

13-07-4

Detail 22438672

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watch on- educated operator- employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 22438666

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging over plates and steam table with soup inside near cook line- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22438671

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near dry storage/ multiple food items stored on floor in walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22438664

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by handwash sink near dish area.

23-03-4

Detail 22438675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cookline area- shelf under prep counter soiled with old grease and debris. Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 22438668

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored over food and spices at dry storage shelf- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22438662

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 22067822

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22067817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored over prepared vegetables in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22067823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 76F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler less than 1hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22067816

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.

22-02-4

Detail 22067820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of reach-in cooler on cookline soiled

02C-02-5

Detail 22067825

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked rice, per operator in walk-in cooler more than 24 hours lacking date marking

16-21-4

Detail 22067818

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22067830

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in dry batter container, operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22067815

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on dish drying rack, operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22067828

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee apron hanging off dish drying rack, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22067812

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath dish machine has an accumulation of food debris -floor underneath woks have an accumulation of grease

08B-47-4

Detail 22067813

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jug on floor in cookline area

14-69-4

Detail 22067829

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22067819

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22067826

Basic - Light not functioning. -in kitchen over dry storage rack

23-03-4

Detail 22067827

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cookline have an accumulation of grease -walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled

42-03-5

Detail 22067814

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -screwdriver stored on top of flour container, operator removed Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22067821

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label

49-05-4

Detail 22067824

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. -cardboard and wood stored in contact with gas water heater

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21335625

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic handled bags used in direct contact with food throughout. Discussed with operator Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21335623

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored with unwashed produce. In walk I'm cooler. Operator removed. Raw pork stored above unwashed produce with walk in cooler. Operator reorganizedCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21335628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (90°F - Cold Holding) on spice cart on cook line. Employee states item has been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed back in cooler. 2 door low top on front of cook line:; cooked chicken (53°F); raw shrimp (54°F); cooked egg roll (53°F). Unit has an ambient temperature of 65°F. Operator states items have been in unit for 1.5 hours. Operator removed items and placed back in walk in cooler, monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Unit has ice build up in interior of unit Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21335626

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of we 40 stored next to mixer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21335631

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21335627

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21335630

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach in cooler. Observed at chest freezers and 2 door low top on front of cook line Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21335629

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21335624

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area Warning

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20907787

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....00 ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 20907792

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw beef above ice cream chorizo in reach in freezer and walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 20907789

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef , raw chicken above cooked vegetables, sauce in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20907790

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw beef, raw chicken above sea food at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 20907788

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20907793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....chicken, shrimp, , tofu, baby corn, pork, cooked shrimp, noodles all at 50°-54° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held less than four hours. Employee moved food another acceptable cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20907791

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....dumped ice in handwashing sink at server station.

53B-14-5

Detail 20907786

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20549656

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20549658

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw chicken and a container with raw beef stored above several containers with sauces inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20549654

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

12B-07-4

Detail 20549655

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks stored above prep tables . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20549659

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone store above flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20549660

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw beef inside walk-in cooler. Observed several containers with cooked beef and raw beef stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly all products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20549653

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20549657

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site